Top Europe Pet Food Protein Ingredients Companies

Europe Pet Food Protein Ingredients Market size was valued at USD 8.31 Billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 9.02 Billion in 2025 to USD 17.32 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period (2026–2033).

Due to the rising population and adoption of pets, key players are partnering with other market participants to improve production capacity. Manufacturers are developing cutting-edge technology to boost manufacturing capacity. 'Ricela (India)', 'BCL Industries & Infrastructure Limited (India) ', 'Sethia Oils Limited (India) ', 'Kamal (India) ', 'Vaighai Agro Products Ltd (India) ', '3F Industries Ltd (India) ', 'Marico Limited (India) ', 'Adani Wilmar Limited (India) ', 'A.P. Refinery Pvt. Ltd. (India) ', 'Jivo Wellness Pvt. Ltd. (India) ', 'RITO Group Corporation (China) ', 'King Rice Oil Group (Thailand) ', 'Surin Bran Oil Co., Ltd. (Thailand) ', 'SVROil (India) ', 'Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) ', 'Agrotech International Ltd (Bangladesh) ', 'Maheshwari Solvent Extraction Pvt Ltd (India) ', 'Shivangi Oils Pvt. Ltd. (India) ', 'Agarwal Industries Pvt Ltd (India) ', 'Bunge Limited (United States)'

Growing knowledge of the benefits of protein consumption for pets, an increase in pet population with a corresponding increase in pet spending, and increased demand for luxury pet meals are the primary drivers of the growth of the market. Additionally, rising consumer interest in innovative protein-based nutrition is expected to generate significant growth opportunities for European pet food protein component producers.

As pet food trends closely follow human food trends, innovative protein sources have grown popular in pet food applications as the emphasis on sustainable eating has expanded. Along with the increasing risk profile of livestock farming, many well-established animal-based product interests see civil society groups and food start-ups who sell their unique protein-based goods as more ethical and sustainable as a threat. There are several new sources that may be employed in pet diets. Pulse protein, insect protein, and microbial protein from sources such as spirulina, chlorella, bacteria, yeast, and fungi have emerged as viable and innovative protein sources for the future. Algae proteins, for example, are gaining popularity as an alternative to plant proteins due to their balanced amino acid profiles. They are full proteins that include all of the amino acids needed for metabolic activities such as enzyme synthesis. They also include fatty acids, such as omega-3 and omega-6, which are important in energy synthesis. The nutritional content of edible insects varies greatly. Nutritional values of edible bug species might vary based on metamorphic stage, environment, and diet. Protein, vitamins, calcium, iron, and zinc are abundant in insects. Such species might prove to be a vital element of the basic food in malnourished areas.

Germany will emerge as Europe's fastest-growing country-level market. France is expected to have the greatest share of the European pet food protein ingredients market in 2021. The well-established pet food manufacturing sector, rising demand for innovative proteins, and more pet food product releases in France all contribute to this country's leadership position. Germany, on the other hand, is predicted to have the greatest CAGR throughout the projection period. The rapid expansion of this country-level market may be traced mostly to the increasing acceptance of high-protein diets for pets and the rising demand for functional and vegan pet meals.